Is there such thing as the 'Latino' consumer?
According to the Census Bureau, the Latino population is the fastest-growing demographic group in the US. But is there such thing as the ‘Latino consumer’?
Archives for May 15, 2013
Referring ‘natural’ claims issue to FDA would be 'futile’ says judge in suit vs General Mills
In an order that will be read carefully by those following ‘natural’ labeling lawsuits, a California judge has rejected an argument routinely made by defendants - that the FDA has primary jurisdiction when it comes to judging whether ‘natural’ claims are...
Live from Vitafoods Europe 2013
Global healthcare systems are failing; nutrition policy needs to change now, says leading academic
Nations and populations are in peril of being swamped by the cost of their healthcare systems unless a severe nutrition policy rethink can occur, says a leading academic.
Agile, bold & creative: Maverick Innovations enters US flavor market with natural and organic ingredients
Maverick Innovations, a new flavor company based in North Carolina, is set to launch at this year’s IFT, with no project ‘too small or too challenging’, says the company’s CEO.
Big interview: Andrew Dahl, CEO Health Enhancement Products Inc
HEPI: There’s no money in algal biofuels - yet. But nutraceuticals are a different story…
Right now, a gallon of gas costs $4 or less. Produce it from algae, and you can expect to pay $18 or more, says the boss of one firm convinced that cutting edge nutraceuticals - not biofuels - is where algae’s true potential lies, in the near term at least.
What nutrition information are restaurant goers looking for?
While four out of 10 consumers say they are trying to avoid or reduce intakes of certain fats and oils, cholesterol, sodium and sugar, only one in 10 actually looks for this kind of information on menus when dining out, according to NPD Group.